Discover how you can use the Qualified Charitable Distribution to reduce your taxes and donate to good causes.

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An individual retirement account owner aged 70 ½ or more may be able to withdraw money from the account tax-free and use it to support favorite causes with a qualified charitable distribution (QCD).

For retirees facing Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), the Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) isn't just a "definition"— it can be one of the most powerful tax planning tools in your arsenal.